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Shell Island

Coverage of Shell Island in the Nexus archive.

Earliest in view: Jul 26 · 21:08 UTCMost recent: Jul 27 · 17:29 UTC
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Recent coverage
  • HEALTHJul 27 · 17:29 UTCWBTV CHARLOTTE
    Lightning strikes 2 people during weekend storm at North Carolina beach

    Two people were struck by lightning at Shell Island near Wilmington, North Carolina, around 11:45 a.m. on July 25. The CDC notes North Carolina has high lightning-related injuries, though survival rates are nearly 90%. Heavy rainfall occurred in the area during the event.

  • HEALTHJul 26 · 21:08 UTCWAFB BATON ROUGE
    Two people struck by lightning on North Carolina beach, officials say

    Two people were struck by lightning on Shell Island in North Carolina on Saturday morning, according to officials. The incident occurred around 11:45 a.m. as they were walking on the beach, and their conditions are not yet known.

  • SECURITYJul 26 · 21:08 UTCWBTV CHARLOTTE
    Two people struck by lightning on North Carolina beach, officials say

    Two people were struck by lightning on Shell Island, the northern tip of Wrightsville Beach, North Carolina, at approximately 11:45 a.m. on Saturday. The incident occurred while the individuals were walking on the beach, and their conditions remain unknown.

  • HEALTHJul 26 · 21:08 UTCWSMV4 NASHVILLE
    Two people struck by lightning on North Carolina beach, officials say

    Two people were struck by lightning on Shell Island, the northern tip of Wrightsville Beach, North Carolina, around 11:45 a.m. on Saturday. Wrightsville Beach Ocean Rescue Director Sam Proffitt confirmed the incident, but the victims' conditions remain unknown.